It's a sad reality, watching others suffer like they do, but it does happen, unfortunately. I can only imagine what they're going through prior to that relapse. It's a regrettable decision for some of us, but its part of the recovery process, that's all.
As for me, well, I was known for many things early on, especially how frequently I slipped. It was only after I made a conscious decision to sober up that my life started to straighten out, and so can theirs. My sponsor reminds me everyday "we can only carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous and not the alcoholics themselves". How true. It's only by God's grace and this fellowship that I remain sober today and for that I'm truly grateful.
-- Edited by Mr_David on Saturday 9th of June 2012 03:19:43 PM
Why do they have to suffer? Why is it that we have found and accepted this fellowship while some people seem unable to or else must experience untold hardships before they can accept it? Many times our hearts have ached at the seeming failure of Twelfth Step work.
We watch others suffer needlessly and sometimes die. We watch others repeatedly slip and our hearts cry out to them. Those of us who make it must never give up on the ones who don't. They need us desperately and we need them. Even if they truly can't make it, God still loves them all.
Do I leave the results of my Twelfth Step work with my Higher Power?
All God's children are in God's hands. Thank you for the way you are holding me!
Today I will try to help a person who has slipped by...
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